Research & Insights Intern / Junior Strategy & Insights Analyst

At Interweave, we believe that great strategy begins with great questions.

We are looking for a Research & Insights Intern or Junior Strategy & Insights Analyst to join our Strategy & Insights team - a group working at the intersection of business, culture, innovation, and design.

In this role, you will explore markets, analyze industries, decode trends, and support the development of strategic thinking that informs brands, organizations, and experiences.

You will work closely with strategists, consultants, designers, and creative technologists to transform research into insight and insight into direction.

This role is ideal for someone who is naturally curious, structured in thinking, and excited about understanding how businesses, brands, and societies evolve.

At Interweave, research is not about collecting information.
It is about finding patterns, framing opportunities, and shaping the future.

What you will do

As part of the Strategy & Insights team, you will contribute to projects across industries including innovation ecosystems, hospitality, asset development, retail, F&B brands, technology, and culture.

Your work will include:

• Conducting market research, industry analysis, and competitive mapping
• Exploring innovation ecosystems, emerging technologies, and cultural trends
• Supporting the development of strategic frameworks and insights
• Synthesizing complex information into clear narratives and visual presentations
• Contributing to studies, reports, and thought leadership initiatives
• Supporting research for client strategy, branding, and innovation projects
• Assisting in the preparation of presentations, strategic decks, and insights reports
• Monitoring global trends across business, technology, design, and culture

Requirements

What we are looking for

We are looking for analytical minds with creative curiosity.

You may be a student, recent graduate, or early-career professional who enjoys understanding how things work - and how they could work better.

Required

• Degree (or current studies) in Business, Economics, Marketing, Social Sciences, Data, International Relations, or related fields
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Ability to structure information and synthesize insights
• Strong writing and communication skills in English
• Curiosity about business, brands, innovation, and culture
• Attention to detail and structured thinking
• Familiarity with PowerPoint / Google Slides
• Advanced skills on Excel / Google Sheets

Nice to have

• Experience with research, consulting, or strategy-related academic projects
• Interest in innovation ecosystems, startups, or emerging technologies
• Familiarity with AI-powered research tools

Benefits

What you will gain

• Exposure to strategy and consulting projects across industries
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of strategists, designers, and consultants
• Participation in research studies and innovation ecosystem mapping projects
• Opportunity to develop skills in strategic thinking, research methodologies, and storytelling
• A collaborative environment that values curiosity, ideas, and initiative

At Interweave, we see research not as a task, but as a lens to understand the world and design what comes next.

If you enjoy asking questions like:

• Why is this industry changing?
• What forces are shaping the future?
• What does this mean for brands, organizations, and people?

Then you may feel at home here.

Apply and join us.